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| hot-press |
to apply pressure and heat on (a material), to produce a desired effect such as a smooth finish. [1/2 definitions] |
| japan |
to apply japan, or a similar glossy finish, to. [1/4 definitions] |
| lacquer |
to coat with lacquer or a glossy finish similar to lacquer. [1/2 definitions] |
| machine |
to construct, prepare, cut, or finish using a machine. [1/6 definitions] |
| matte |
having a finish lacking in shine and luster; dull. [2/3 definitions] |
| matted2 |
having a dull, matte finish. |
| midpoint |
a place in space or time at or near the center of two extreme positions, as between a start and finish. [1/2 definitions] |
| mill1 |
to shape or finish using a milling tool. [1/9 definitions] |
| ooze leather |
calfskin, sheepskin, or goatskin leather, having a velvety finish. |
| overlay |
to finish with a decorative layer. [1/5 definitions] |
| patent leather |
leather that is treated in a formerly patented process to achieve a hard, glossy, usu. black finish. |
| pay off |
to finish payments on (a debt). [1/3 definitions] |
| photo finish |
the finish of a race in which the contestants are so close that one or more photographs taken at the moment of crossing the finish line must be examined to determine the winner. [1/2 definitions] |
| place |
to finish a race, contest, or other competition in a particular position. [3/21 definitions] |
| plissé |
a fabric with this texture or finish. [1/2 definitions] |
| programmed instruction |
a program of study divided into discrete units that students may complete at their own pace, being required only to finish one unit before advancing to the next. |
| purfle |
to finish or adorn with a decorative border, esp. one consisting of beads, lace, metallic thread, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| ream2 |
to enlarge or finish a round hole or opening with or as if with a reamer. [1/2 definitions] |
| refinish |
to redo or restore the surface or finish of (woodwork, furniture, or the like). |
| roughcast |
a coarse plaster made of mortar mixed with small stones, used as a finish for exterior walls. [1/4 definitions] |
| satin |
having a smooth and glossy finish; resembling satin. [1/2 definitions] |
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